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Transition cow management
Transition is a moment of change; managing this change is hugely important for a successful and healthy lactation in dairy...

Tick borne disease in sheep – a changing landscape
Tick borne disease is reported to have risen over recent years. Why is this and what can be done? ...

BVA welcomes TB genetic index
The index is expected to play a part in the plan to eradicate bTB from UK farming. Set to help...

Avian influenza case officially confirmed
Tests have identified a ‘very mild strain’ of the H5N1 virus at a poultry farm in Fife. Mild strain found...

Colistin use in animals to be reviewed
EMA says it will review its 2013 guidance, particularly relating to the use of colistin in pigs. EMA asked to...
Risk of magnesium deficiency, vets warn
"Although cattle are well designed to withstand very low temperatures, they are less well adapted to continuous rain which is...